Michael thought his life was perfect until his husband blindsided him by walking out after 17 years. Michael has to confront two nightmares — losing his soulmate and suddenly finding himself a single gay man in his mid-40s.
Chapter 1
Michael plans an elaborate surprise party for Colin's milestone birthday, but the night takes a devastating turn after a shocking revelation.
Chapter 2
A still shell-shocked Michael hears bits and pieces of Colin's new life through the realtor grapevine; Michael discloses the collapse of his relationship to Claire in an effort to snare her apartment listing from Tyler.
Chapter 3
Billy and Stanley acclimate Michael to new-century dating norms; Suzanne and Michael court the business of an Italian client, which brings unexpected results.
Chapter 4
Michael and Suzanne convince Claire to reinvent herself by finding the right apartment; Michael and Stanley have a falling out; Michael has his first run-in with Colin since the separation; Michael comes to a harsh realization about his role in his relationship's failure.
Chapter 5
Michael comes to grips with his anger and resentment at having to return to a single man's lifestyle; Michael's father sets him up with his dermatologist; Suzanne has an epiphany that explains why she's single.
Chapter 6
Michael dates a schoolteacher who gets too serious too fast; Claire zeros in on an apartment too close for Michael's comfort; Stanley goes on a date with a fellow art devotee.
Chapter 7
During a ski weekend with Billy and Stanley, Michael spirals after receiving an update on Colin's love life; Claire and Suzanne spend a night on the town, during which Suzanne gets some shocking news about her son.
Chapter 8
Michael prepares to face his ex at the Jonathans' wedding, where he hopes to negotiate a buy-out on Colin's share of the apartment; Suzanne adjusts to her son having identified his birth father; Stanley receives a sobering diagnosis from his doctor.
